WWSS

In a densely packed article titled "What Would Socrates Say?" by Peter W. Cookson Jr. students and teachers alike are welcomed into an eye opening argument centered around the expansion of an already existent, albeit crumbling, educational system.  Cookson centers his argument around the idea that global access by means of blending computer programs with classroom activities would be an effective and concrete solution to a failing, outdated education system.
Just as before as knowledge was spread through generations by way of mouth and story telling had found itself replaced by written ideas and instructions, today information is finding itself passed on by electronic means.
We are at the dawn of a new learning era.  Fast paced, multi-directional stores of knowledge no longer reside solely in enormous volumes of text.  Cookson puts forth the idea that we must be "built to build".  We can no longer rely on only one, outdated way of supplying today's youth with knowledge.  He suggests that teachers must integrate with new ways of teaching their students by using the tools available to them in an effective manner.
As Cookson goes on to describe a realistic scenario involving learning students thirsting for knowledge he points out that a curriculum "would be a blend of classroom, community, and online activities".  He strives for a learning environment rich with the acceptance and blending of technology to bring in a global understanding, a global community of students and teachers working toward being hands on in their homes and communities. 
Being hands on is, for the most part, helpful for kinesthetic learners who need that stimulation to provide a well rounded and articulated learning experience.
He suggests that students should do more than discuss, more than just think and talk about a subject.  He suggests following up with these by involving students and even teachers in the community.  In a global community in a hands on, more involved way with teaching aids including quizzes, games, lessons, activities. 
Teachers must not only have their students talking the talk but walking the walk.  It must be a collaborative effort put forth by teachers, students, families, and communities.